Operator - Seat Assembler at Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in FOUNTAIN INN, South Carolina

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Main Responsibilities, Requirements, and Competencies

• Attend Daily Shift Start Up Meetings.


• Process and assemble components to customer approved standards.


• Follow written procedures (ODS), monitor quality and communicate production and quality issues to the Team Leader or Supervisor.


• Ensure health, safety and 5S policies and standards are followed.  Report any unsafe conditions to Supervisor immediately.


• Inspect components and parts and report any quality issues to Team Leader or Supervisor.


• Assemble, perform material handling, and rework using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and jigs.


• Assemble metal, foam, fabric/leather and electronic components using hand, pneumatic, and electric tools, fixtures, and jigs.


• Secure fasteners with manual, hydraulic, and electric tools.


• Apply adhesive appliques, gaskets, etc.


• Trim components and parts using a utility knife or other type of trimming device per ODS.


• Assembly equipment – loading, unloading and properly using Poke Yoke equipment.


• Apply labels correctly to components and packaged parts.


• Inspection of components, defect recognition, and material recognition and contain as necessary.


• Select the packaging of the goods and ensure the goods are packaged professionally.


• Manage the quarantine stock and receipt of goods.


• Manage and record the data of the receipt notes. 


• Additional duties as may be assigned.


• Perform quality checks and recognize defective parts and any inconsistencies with production flow to assure product meets all specifications and standards.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, and time-management skills.


• Be willing to travel for training if required including International Travel

Specific Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

1 -3 Minimum Years of Seat Manufacturing Experience.

Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Seat Experience within the automotive industry.

• Previous experience in Seat manufacturing.